Mayville State University

Mayville State University is located in the eastern North Dakota city of Mayville, situated approximately 50 miles northwest of Fargo in the Red River Valley. The public institution, established in 1889 as a normal school, operates as part of the North Dakota University System and occupies a traditional residential campus spanning several blocks in this rural community. The university maintains a particular focus on teacher education, business administration, and health sciences programs, while also offering distance learning options through its online degree programs. Campus facilities include multiple residence halls for student housing, academic buildings centered around a historic Old Main structure, and athletic facilities where the Comets compete in NAIA athletics.